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Public Health Preparedness

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PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS

The Health District is currently recruiting qualified volunteers for medical reserve corpsto assist them in case of a large scale public health emergency.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District-Medical Reserve Corps Unit (CCPD-MRC Unit) will consist of medical and health volunteers who assist their community during emergencies. They will provide public health support during disasters and other times of community need. The MRC can assist with such emergencies as the deployment of the strategic National Stockpile or acts of terrorism. MRC volunteers will also provide education and prevention services to improve the health and well-being of their neighborhoods and communities.

Volunteers will be used in any number of public health preparedness efforts. The Health District will provide specialized training opportunities as well as exercise drills.

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The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.